Associate Director, Demand
Associate Director, Demand
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$ 159400 - 199200
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Job Description
Job Description
Role
Accountable for short- and long-term Integrated Demand Planning process and team of demand planners for assigned categories. Responsible for driving and leading all end-to-end demand planning processes as part of monthly IBP process. Serve as a liaison between cross functional business partners to ensure that all forecasts are accurate and production deadlines are met. This position will need to drive improvements to current business practices and develop strong working relationships with business partners across Marketing Sales Operations and Finance while delivering best in class forecast accuracy and Bias results. Position must maintain a strong working relationship with all constituents to ensure that changes and activities are managed on a timely and cost-effective basis.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the Demand Planning within our Integrated Business planning process for the MCCS BU
- Ensure the forecast process is adhered to by all cross functional team members by following identified forecasting principles.
- Responsible for understanding consumption/shipment trends and category dynamics across all brands in business units to support and endorse total volume forecast.
- Responsible for identifying forecasting best practices and supporting supply chain continuous improvement.
- Manages team by placing value on discipline in execution of standard work bias for action in delivery of KPIs and cross-functional collaboration.
- Creates an environment of continuous improvement with emphasis placed on building a culture of personal ownership.
- Drive efficiencies within greater forecasting process by leveraging o9s capabilities
Qualifications
- 10 years Supply Chain experience preferred Demand Planning experience.
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent required - preferably in supply chain operations or related discipline. MBA preferred.
- SAP o9 or other ERP/APS software experience and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is required.
- Strong understanding of supply chain / demand planning principles organization structures and key metrics.
- Possesses strong cross-functional leadership capability and able to influence a wide spectrum of stakeholders.
- The ability to lead and develop a team with a continuous improvement mindset while driving transformation of ways of working and demand planning KPIs.
- Strong people management skills that not only foster an environment of team success but individual accomplishments as well.
- Ability to work with Executive level stakeholders and influence decision making.
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$159400.00 - $199200.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:
Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training
Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs
Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon CenterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
